India has the highest suicide rate among people aged between 15 and 29

‘Painless death’ is the most searched topic on the internet, according to psychologists.

Suicides are not just emotive and impulsive, but also carefully planned.

These deaths are the result of poor relationships with parents, excessive expectations, the feeling of being unwanted and poor understanding of peer or romantic relationships.

Better awareness and helpline services should be made available to all.

Relatives or friends should keep a close watch on people who show signs of suicide and help them out of their depression.

Child psychologists reveal that children as young as six say they feel stressed, and that pushing them to excel in anything they do is not conducive to good health.

The Hyderabad Lake police have prevented 336 suicides in 2018

The Lake police, that keeps a watchful eye over the Hussainsagar lake in Hyderabad, (popularly known by its embankment – Tank Bund) has claimed to have prevented over 336 lives in 2018 alone. The lake, which is a popular tourist destination and family recreation spot had also earned the unenviable distinction of being a suicide destination in the city.

The police had identified a couple of hot spots around the lake where people found it easier to take the plunge into the water body and had stepped up their vigil ever since. The lake police were not only able to avert these incidents but have also counselled them and sent them back to their families.